Butter Chicken Penne Pasta
Ingredients
- 750g vetta penne pasta
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (finely minced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
- 1kg chicken thighs (cut into small chunks)
- 4 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tbs garam masala
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp cumin
- salt & pepper
- 300ml pure cream
Preparation
Cook pasta as per packet instructions, drain and set aside
Heat a medium saucepan over med heat
Add oil, butter and onions and cook until lightly browned (3-4 mins)
Add ginger and garlic and cook for further 30 seconds, stiring so it doesn’t burn
Add the chicken, tomato paste and spices
Cook until chicken is cooked through
Add the cream and simmer for another 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally
Mix the penne pasta in with the butter chicken, sprinkle with a few chilli flakes and parsley and serve!